Matthew Gilbert High School Explained

Matthew Gilbert High School
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Former Name:Franklin Street Public School #146 (1928–1944)[1]
Type:Public, segregated
Opened:1928
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Closed:1970
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Lastupdate:31 December 2017

Matthew Gilbert High School was a high school for black students in Jacksonville, Florida. Like many black high schools of the time, it was reclassified as a junior high school after integration. It is now Matthew Gilbert Middle School.[2]

Athletics

The Gilbert Panthers went undefeated (11–0) and won the FIAA State Football championship in 1958.[3]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of Matthew William Gilbert School, No. 146. Jacksonville Public Library Digital Collections. 31 December 2017.
  2. News: Brown. Will. Matthew W. Gilbert renames athletic field in honor of former principal. 27 November 2017. 26 February 2017.
  3. News: 100 years of Florida high school football: The 100 greatest players. 27 November 2017. 5 December 2007.
  4. Web site: Wilhelm Jr. Joe. From the bench to the big screen: Adams documentary wins award, Morrow film due in fall. 27 November 2017. 5 July 2007.
  5. Web site: Olympics Fan Guide: Bob Hayes. 27 November 2017.